Codeine Flashcards
1
Q
What does Codeine fall under (class)
A
Opiates
2
Q
What is Morphine Fentanyl
A
Heroin
3
Q
How do opiates work
A
acts on opiod receptors to prevent transmission of pain in CNS /’ PNS
4
Q
What are 2 uses of Codeine
A
Mild - Mod pain
Anti-Diarrhoea (anti-motility)
5
Q
What are 2 contraindications of Codeine
A
Acute Respiratory Depression
UC
6
Q
What is Codeine never taken with
A
Other opiods at same time
7
Q
What are 2 side effects of Codeine
A
Arrhythmias
constipation